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SAC Gauteng Regionals and Judges Trophy – Vereeniging Airfield
By Garth Calitz The Sport Aerobatics Club of South Africa kicked off the year with a very hot competition held at Vereeniging Airfield,...
Garth Calitz
Feb 4, 20253 min read


New Runways For London?
By Rob Russell Whilst we in South Africa ponder what new crisis will hit our major airports, the argument for new runways at major London...
Garth Calitz
Feb 4, 20256 min read


TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First 787 Dreamliner
Boeing has handed over the first of four 787 Dreamliner aircraft to TAAG Angola Airlines, introducing the airline's new paint scheme. The...
Garth Calitz
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Daher Delivers the First TBM 960 “Birddogs” for Wildfire Air Attack Missions
The use of Daher’s TBM and Kodiak aircraft families for multi-mission tasks has grown with the delivery of two new TBM 960s, which will...
Garth Calitz
Feb 4, 20253 min read


The first Head of State multi-mission Global 7500 Delivered to Swiss Air Force
Bombardier Defence today marked the first public reveal of the Swiss Air Force's newly acquired Global 7500 multi-mission aircraft. This...
Garth Calitz
Feb 4, 20252 min read


International Poseidon Operators Convene at RAF Lossiemouth
The JEDI Symposium began on 18 January with the international participants arriving at RAF Lossiemouth and ended on 23 January....
Garth Calitz
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Landmark ICAO Declaration on Aviation and Cyber Security Adopted
A significant declaration enhancing global aviation security and cyber security measures was approved during ICAO Security Week 2024 in...
Garth Calitz
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Home-Grown Help for Airbus Helicopter Operators in Africa
As Airbus marks its 30th anniversary in South Africa, Nam-Binh Hoang emphasizes that the priority continues to be providing more to...
Garth Calitz
Jan 30, 20253 min read


Boom Achieves Supersonic Flight
America's first civilian supersonic jet has broken the sound barrier in the historic Mojave airspace. On January 28, 2025, Boom's...
Garth Calitz
Jan 30, 20254 min read


Exercise Red Flag Kicks Off at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada
Exercise Red Flag is a crucial military training event that embodies the collaborative strength of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF),...
Garth Calitz
Jan 30, 20255 min read


Piper M700 FURY Certification by UK CAA
Piper Aircraft has obtained type certification from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) for the, which includes approval...
Garth Calitz
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Sikorsky Begins Black Hawk Ground Runs of T901 Improved Turbine Engines
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky commenced the inaugural ground tests on a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fitted with two GE Aerospace T901...
Garth Calitz
Jan 30, 20252 min read


“The Science of Vertical Flight” Leonardo’s new Educational Initiative
Promoting scientific culture in schools to aid in shaping the future of younger generations is the goal of the new webinar series...
Garth Calitz
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Japan selects Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has selected the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System (ITS) for updating its...
Garth Calitz
Jan 30, 20253 min read


Embraer Opens Registration for Technology Training
Registration is now open for Embraer Social Tech Careers, a complimentary career advancement program in technology provided by aviation...
Garth Calitz
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Airbus Delivers Two New H225M Helicopters to France
Airbus Helicopters has handed over two H225M helicopters to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). These are the initial two of...
Garth Calitz
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Forty-Nine Years Ago Concorde Took First Comercial Flight
The initial scheduled supersonic passenger flights, Air France's Concorde F-BVFA and British Airways' Concorde G-BOAA, both took off at...
Garth Calitz
Jan 22, 20256 min read


Lift Celebrates Fourth Year of Operation
Since its first flight four years ago, LIFT has significantly impacted South Africa's airspace. The brand has established a reputation in...
Garth Calitz
Jan 22, 20253 min read


SAA Adds Two Narrow Bodies to Their Fleet
Since the start of the year, South African Airways (SAA) has expanded its fleet to 20 by incorporating two Airbus A320s. These two leased...
Garth Calitz
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Kitesurfer Lasse Walker Jumps Over an Aircraft
Lasse Walker, a prominent big-air kitesurfer, accomplished a world-first on Cape Town's Dolphin Beach by performing an impressive jump...
Garth Calitz
Jan 22, 20252 min read


The Lack of Technicians in the Avionics Industry and Its Impact on the Future of Aviation
By Clinton Carroll (Aeronautical Aviation) The avionics industry has been at the heart of technological advancement in aviation for...
Garth Calitz
Jan 22, 20254 min read


Eve Air Mobility and JetSetGo to Explore Urban ATM Implementation in India
Eve Air Mobility and JetSetGo, a private aircraft charter and fractional ownership firm located in New Delhi, India, have agreed to work...
Garth Calitz
Jan 22, 20253 min read


Boeing Partners with Norsk e-Fuel
Boeing has joined Norsk e-Fuel as a significant project development partner, aiding in the establishment of one of Europe's initial...
Garth Calitz
Jan 22, 20252 min read


How California Fights Fires from the Skies
By Simon Scarr, Vijdan Mohammad Kawoosa and Sudev Kiyada Firefighters have been battling some of the most destructive fires in Los...
Garth Calitz
Jan 15, 20255 min read
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